Wilson vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wilson Rank #645

Ben Rank #802

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Wilson or Ben more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ben mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Ben boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.